Located in the heart of Sydney CBD, our conference venue is the elegant Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park. The Welcome Function on Wednesday 26 August 2026 will also take place at the Sheraton's Sydney Common Bar. Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park 161 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000 Dress code: Business casual

The conference Gala Dinner will take place in New South Wales Parliament House’ Strangers’ Room on Thursday 27 August 2026 from 6:30pm – 10:30pm. A meeting place where members of Parliament meet and greet visiting dignitaries Historically, guests were referred to as ‘strangers’, thus creating the saying ‘where strangers become friends’. New South Wales Parliament House 6 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Dress code: Business casual Gala Dinner entry requirements All guests must go through security screening and inspection of personal possessions upon entrance. Items such as scissors, nail files, pocket knives or sharp items should not be brought into NSW Parliament. Visitors must comply with reasonable directions given by NSW Police Force Special Constables or an Authorised Officer.